Announcing Malwarebytes 4.0: smarter, faster, and lighter

Malwarebytes was founded on the belief that everyone has a fundamental right to a malware-free existence. Every product we make is built on that premise. That’s why we’ve been hard at work on the latest version of Malwarebytes for Windows that not only sports a whole new look, but packs cutting-edge detection methods into a lightweight, lightning-fast program.

We proudly present: Malwarebytes 4.0.

Malwarebytes 4.0 signifies a big step forward
in the fight against online crime. It uses smarter technologies to quickly identify
stealthy malware and scan faster than ever—all with 50 percent less impact on
CPU during scans.

Malwarebytes 4.0: What’s improved

Our first step in taking malware defense to
the next level was making important improvements to our existing Malwarebytes
for Windows technologies. They include:

Improved zero-hour detection that pinpoints new threats as they arise

Upgraded behavioral detection capabilities that catch more diverse threats—even those that use signature evasion

Malwarebytes 4.0: What’s new

Malwarebytes 4.0 introduces Katana, our brand-new detection engine that uses patented, dynamic methods to recognize zero-hour, often polymorphic malware even before it’s released in the wild. These same methods have been optimized with a faster threat definition process, so they’re not only smarter and more accurate, but using them results in faster scans while taking up less CPU.

“Polymorphic threats have changed the game
in cybersecurity. By the time traditional antivirus creates a signature for
these threats, it can be too late. Cybersecurity providers need to stay ahead
of the game by recognizing potential threats before they can cause damage,”
said Akshay Bhargava, Chief Product Officer at Malwarebytes.

“Malwarebytes 4.0 is designed to block
these evolving threats in record time using innovative detection technology.
Our new intuitive user interface helps customers more easily engage with their
cybersecurity. Furthermore, the new engine is optimized and requires 50 percent
less of the CPU while scanning.”

A new look and more integrations

The redesigned UI of Malwarebytes 4.0 is more informative, intuitive, and simple to navigate. Increased automation means users receive the latest updates to the product with less effort on their part. A threat statistics dashboard allows users to see which threats are blocked by Malwarebytes in real time—both on their own device and on machines throughout the world. The new UI also features dynamic integration with the Malwarebytes Labs blog, keeping customers informed on the latest cyberthreats, trends, and protection advice.

Each time Malwarebytes Labs posts a new blog, it will appear in the “Security news” section.

In addition, threats blocked or quarantined by Malwarebytes 4.0 are now linked directly to our Threat Center, so you can read up on each threat’s profile, including symptoms of infection, attack methods, and ways to remediate or protect against it.

Threat profile of Trojan.Emotet, one of the most prevalent threats detected today.

Where to find support

For instructions on how to install Malwarebytes 4.0, including the latest version of Malwarebytes for Mac, check out the following knowledge-base articles:

Should you run into any problems or have any questions that remain unanswered, please reach out to our Customer Success team. You can find information, FAQs, and several support options through our support portal.

Let us know how you like the new version in
the comments or through our social media channels.